Character Corner
Narrator of the story
Who is Kenny?
“You better not shoot that bird…” Who said it?
Who is Kenny?
Where does most of the story take place at the beginning?
Where is Flint, Michigan
What is a theme?
The main message of the story
What does “conscience” mean?
Knowing right from wrong
Kenny’s older brother who gets into trouble
Who is Byron?
“You can’t just run away from your problems.” Who is this MOST like?
Who is Momma?
Why does the family travel to Alabama?
To help Byron change
Name one theme from the book
Family, racism, growing up
What does “juvenile delinquent” mean?
A kid who gets in trouble
Known for being strict but caring
Who is Momma?
What does a serious or worried tone in a quote suggest?
The character is concerned or something bad may happen
What major event happens in Birmingham?
Church Bombing
How does family help Kenny?
They support and comfort him
Use context clues: “Byron smirked…” What does smirk mean?
A sneaky or proud smile
Helps Byron change his behavior
Who is Grandma Sands?
Why are important quotes repeated in stories?
To show theme or emphasize important ideas
What is the climax of the story?
The bombing and its impact on Kenny
What lesson does Byron learn?
To be responsible and care about others
Why are context clues important?
They help understand unknown words
Character shows the most growth? Explain
Who is Byron?
Give a quote that shows family importance.
Give a quote
How does the story end?
Kenny begins to heal with family support
How does the setting affect the theme?
It shows racism and its impact on families
Create a sentence using a vocabulary word from the book
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